ObjectiveParticipants will gain a deeper understanding and
appreciation of how they are made righteous through Christs one sacrifice.

Materials NeededBiblesNewsprintMarkersSinging Saints Songbook

Group GuidelinesDivide into small groups of 5-6 people. Provide one sheet of
newsprint and a marker for each group. The youngest person in each group will
serve as leader; it will be his/her responsibility to keep the group moving
through each exercise, making sure that each member of the group has an
opportunity to participate in the discussion.

Building Community1.Take
a few moments to think about how you would complete one of the following
statements:a.One
person who has really influenced me is...b.The
nicest thing anyone ever did for me was...c.An
experience which greatly affected my life was...2.Share
your answer with your group. Tell why you answered as you did; be specific.

Looking at God's WordThe leader may ask for volunteers to read the Bible passages
given for each section below.1.Read
Romans 5:12-19.a.What
are some of the recurring themes in this passage?b.What
similarities between Christ and Adam do you see here? What differences?2.Genesis
3 relates the story of the fall into sin. Read Genesis 3:15-19.a.What
are some of the specific consequences of sin mentioned? To whom do they apply?b.To
whom is God speaking in verse 15? Why is this passage referred to as the first
gospel?3.Turn
to Leviticus 4 and read verses 3, 13-14, 22-23, and 27-28.a.How
often were the sin offerings given? For whom?b.How
does the sacrifice mentioned in Hebrews 10:8-10 compare with the sin offerings?

Reinforcing What Has Been Learned1.How
would you answer someone who made the following statements?a.Jesus
death was a long time ago; it doesn't have much meaning in today's world.b.Sure,
I believe Jesus died for me, but Ill still have to pay for my sins when I die.c.If
Jesus hadn't gone around making the religious leaders angry, He probably
would've lived to a ripe old age.d.Why
would Jesus die for me? He doesn't even know me.2.Think
back to the Bible passages you read earlier and answer the following: One thing
I discovered about:a.my
own nature is...b.Christs
sacrifice for me is...3.Choose
a volunteer to record the groups answers to the previous question. Print the
title DISCOVERIES across the top of your sheet of newsprint; make two columns
on the sheet labeled A and B and list your groups responses in the appropriate
column.4.Reassemble;
allow a few moments for each group to share some of their answers to the
newsprint questions.

ClosingClose with a prayer praising Jesus for the sacrifice He made
for us. Sing "Yes! from the Singing
Saints Songbook.

Originally published in Discovery Bible Studies 8, studies on
the Epistle readings for lectionary series A, in 1995.